Oman’s Salalah Rotana Resort has opened its arms to Andre Viegas, who will now serve as the hotel’s new director of learning and development.

Throughout his career, Viegas has worked at ART Rotana Bahrain, Al Manshar Rotana Kuwait, Majestic Arjaan by Rotana and Downtown Rotana Bahrain.

In his capacity as director of learning and development, he will oversee the resort’s learning and development department by conducting training, analysing development needs and implementing new creative best practices.

General manager, Salalah Rotana Resort, Hossam Kamal enthused on the hotel’s newest member: “It is a pleasure to welcome such a young, dynamic and focused colleague to the team at Salalah. Viegas has displayed his passion for hospitality and I am delighted to have him occupy his newest role. With his passion for aiding colleague advancement, I am confident he will enrich the team and guests to our resort.”

Meanwhile, Viegas declared: “I am honoured to be joining the team at Salalah Rotana Resort. Being one of the largest resorts and top performing in the company, which clearly indicates the hard work of the team, showing the effort needed to be made in maintaining the top spot. I am thrilled to join such a diverse and diligent team where I will contribute in maximising the potential of Salalah Rotana Resort.”
Viegas has a Bachelors’ degree in Tourism Management from IPBeja – ESTIG (Portugal) and Universidade Federal Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil).